The Midlife Shift: How I Left the Rat Race and Found Myself (English Edition)

I found this book highly relatable, the weight of expectation, of pursuing success and achievement is a heavy weight on the people of our community, because unfortunately, it is what the majority use to measure the worth of a person. Rather than measure a person by their actions, behaviour, kindness, values, the Lebanese community seems to place success and material wealth above all. These societal pressures weigh us down to an extent that we live life chasing a target, and forego the chance to do what we love, what inspires us, what brings out the best of us. We end up not knowing ourselves and never living presently, always aiming for that target which is a supposed surefire way to gain respect.

Whether or not the book can be classified as a self help book, there are lessons to be learned, possibly the most difficult of these is realising that this weight of expectation can be shed as soon as you believe you don’t need the validation from people whose opinions have a negligible impact on your life. This journey of self growth and understanding is a journey every person should aim to experience. If more people went through such a journey our home country could be more than a bloated corpse that reeks of corruption and greed.

The book stands out for its portrayal of experiences, with refreshing transparency. Readers are taken through the complexities of life, including moments of doubt, setbacks, and personal growth.It is a testament to the human spirit, showcasing the resilience and determination required to overcome challenges and achieve inner peace.

I’m lucky and grateful to have received an early copy of the book and it couldn’t have come at a better time as I embark on a journey of self discover and improvement. Having been a student of Mo at a younger age, this book reinforces several concepts that have guided me through my life. It’s easy to digest and very relatable, yet profound and thought-provoking. I encourage anyone who is trying to better themselves at any aspect of their life to give this a read, and would encourage you to share this book with a friend, loved one or a relative as it might impact their life in the more positive way than you could imagine. Congratulations on publishing this book and for the undoubted positive effect it’s going to have on its readers!

The book is an honest portrayal that incites us to reflect on our own life journey. Through the author's story, we learn, we relate, we get inspired to be honest with ourselves and to be motivated to do what the author courageously did for himself.

I am so glad I picked this book at the end of the year, the most reflective season for me. I have followed Mo for over 6 years now, and loved everything I have read from him. My attraction to Mo’s writing is due the authenticity and vulnerability it reflects. Like Mo’s first book and his many works I read, I start with an open mind, and finish with lots of thinking and notes.

As Mo acknowledged in his final pages, my personal journey is nothing like his. But our struggles and end of life goals are very similar. So I take the highlights of this book seriously.

Highly recommended.

I loved this book for its honesty. The author is totally open and takes you on a personal journey that is very relatable, filled with touching anecdotes and surprising encounters. I found it hard to put down and every chapter compelling. It was heartwarming to read not only the author's struggles ,but also his joy and pleasure at reaching his desired destination.